Translation of Japanese word "国" to English
国
くに
[kuni]
IPA: /kuɴi/
Meaning
NounThe territory of a nation; a sovereign state or a region once independent and still distinct in institutions, language, etc.
How to use
国 (kuni) — 'country / nation'. In compounds: 〜国 (〜koku) — e.g., 日本国 (Nihon-koku) — Japan (formal). 国際 (kokusai) — international.
🇬🇧 English
country
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 国
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): くに
Romaji Transcription: kuni
Example Sentences
私は日本国に住んでいます。
わたしはにほんこくにすんでいます。
I live in Japan.
国は安全です。
くにはあんぜんだす。
The country is safe.
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Common phrases
- 外国— foreign country
- 国際— international
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Frequency rank: #81 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "国" mean?▼
The Japanese word "国" means "country" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "国"?▼
The word "国" is read as "くに" (kuni). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A territory with a government and people.".
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